Insurance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 2
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+81 (0)3 6271 9900Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is counsel of choice for a plethora of major Japanese insurance companies for cross-border transactions and corporate organisation. The law firm also provides foreign insurance companies with domestic regulatory advice. Its overseas insurance acquisition expertise covers South-East Asia, and in particular the Singapore market. The team comprises a bench of bilingual practitioners, many of whom are also dual-qualified.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie represented Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance on its sale of all its joint venture stake in PT Avrist Assurance, an Indonesian company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie not only addresses the client's request, but they provide added value such as additional advice to protect the client's interest."
"Baker McKenzie not only addresses the client's request, but they provide added value such as additional advice to protect the client's interest."
Notable Practitioners
Jiro Toyokawa is recognised in the market for his strong insurance-focused M&A practice. He is also well-versed in negotiating bancassurance agreements and handling reinsurance transactions.